A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-04 - 1916-05-06
Summary:

A grand gala programme for weekend. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine.' Comedies including 'Charlie by the Sea,' Charlie's 'Getting Acquainted,' 'A Fatal Taxi' [sic] (Keystone comic) and 'When Knights Were Bold.' Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-15 - 1916-05-16
Summary:

An astounding programme including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure' and 'Maudrels Fate' in 1 reel.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-20
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 19th May, 1916. Comics including 'Rum and Wall Paper' (by Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister.' Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star company on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-31
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine [sic]' from Sunday, 28th to Tuesday, 30th May. Pictures including 'Jane Shore.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Safety First' by Starlight and 'The Fatal Taxi' [sic] (by…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts 9.15 p.m., May 1, 2, 3 and 4, the final episode of 'The House of Hate' episode 20, following 'Old Glory.' (Tonight sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.') Sunday…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 191908-26
Summary:

Thursday night, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' Pathe's supreme effort in photoplay production. Book straightaway at Anderson's. Photo and film plot included. August 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26
Summary:

The much advertised picture 'The Lightning Raider,' one of the best Pathe's productions, will be screened at Victoria Theatre on Thursday night. The management expects a big rush.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Harold Lloyd in 'Take a Chance.' Sunday's matinee, William Farnum in 'Samson.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

The third and fourth episode of Pearl White's Pathe serial 'The Lightning Raider' will be screened in Victoria Theatre, and the Manila string from the s.s. 'Venezula' will be in attendance. Plot summary of the episodes included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-09
Summary:

See Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. String Band from the S. S. 'Venezuela.' September 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, 'Stranded in Arcady,' a 5-part photoplay featuring Vernon […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Tonight's Programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. Most interesting Budget of world news. Matinee programmes: Wednesday 10, 'Her Hidden Past'; Thursday 11th, 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's. September 8 Remarks: String Band…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

Tonight's Programme, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.' A fine Harold Lloyd comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave.' Booking at Anderson's. September 11 Remarks: Today's matinee: Gladys Hulette in 'The Candy Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of episodes 7 and 8 of Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' September 20 Remarks: Also showing 'Looking Out Below,' a most excruciatingly funny Lloyd Comic. Matinee: today, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Lightning Raider'; tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Tonight, the Prize Packets and episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Lightning Raider.' September 27 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. with the programme rundown provided. September 27 Remarks: Matinees: today, 'Lightning Raider' episodes 9 and 10; tomorrow, 'Culpable.…